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Help with front brakes

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ktmdude:
The fluid level was ok intel I replaced the pads. It is probably the pins like danger said. I just thought I would share my learning experience.

BDI:
Isn't there a threaded spacer that gets captured in the fork bottom. The axle screwes into that spacer and is captured by the pinch bolts. You may be able to loosen the pinch bolts and slide the wheel over. can we get a picture like the one you took but backed off so we can see the fork bottom, axle pinch bolts and spacer.

blueoval:
I loosened up the axle pinch bolts and moved the wheel over a few thousandths and the rotor no longer rubs on the caliber.  I rode it like this and the improvement in front braking performance (with new pads and the steel braided line) has improved dramatically. 

It is very possible that the pins are gummed up.  Havn't taken it apart as of yet.

Posted a few pics, BDI, hopefully they help.

Thanks for the replies.  B.O.

blueoval:
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